Simon

Simon derives primarily from the Greek Símon, itself a Hellenized form of the Hebrew name Shim'on, meaning "he has heard" or "hearing," from the root shama. In the Hebrew Bible, Simeon was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and the name gained widespread use across Christian Europe through the New Testament apostle Simon Peter, one of the closest followers of Jesus. The name has been borne by numerous historical figures, including Simon de Montfort, the 13th-century English parliamentary reformer, and Simón Bolívar, the South American liberator. Closely related forms include Simeon, Símon, Šimon, and the feminine Simone.